PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Denison, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to implement established plans of care under supervision. You will use therapeutic modalities and document care while coordinating with the supervising therapist and team members.

The role requires TX licensure or eligibility, BLS certification during orientation, and the ability to travel between Texoma facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Licensed by the State of Texas or must be eligible to sit for exam.
• BLS Healthcare Provider course completed during orientation; ability to commute between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a physical therapist, carries out each patient's established plan of care using modalities and techniques.
• Completes documentation related to care and communicates with supervising therapist and team members promptly.

Education

Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy Assistants

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision and guidance of a physical therapist, carries out each assigned patient's established plan of care utilizing therapeutic modalities and
techniques. Completes documentation related to care provided, communicating to supervising therapist and team members on a timely basis.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Licensed by the State of Texas or must be eligible to sit for exam. BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting. Must be able to commute between facilities in a timely manner.
• Must have a general knowledge of therapy skills and competencies. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal
  relationship skills. Basic computer skills.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.